Aircougar Performance

[brapple]

Est. 2006

what is it now

25 motor swaps
4 atx->mtx swaps
2 mtx ->atx swaps


Anyway for all contours/mystiques/cougars that where present at the CCSU Car Show yesterday Aircougar Performance was well represented.

Out of the seven cars there 6 have had Greg for on them.

Also 5 out of the 7 cars had 3L swaps.

So let this thread be documentation of the work done by Aircougar Performance.

So post pics of your car and list work done by Aircougar Performance and thanks to Greg for all of his hard work.




http://members.cox.net/brian.applegate/aircougar_performance/DSC04558.JPG

http://members.cox.net/brian.applegate/aircougar_performance/DSC04560.JPG



3L and atx->mtx swap
http://members.cox.net/brian.applegate/aircougar_performance/DSC04551.JPG

atx -> mtx swap and head porting on 3L
http://members.cox.net/brian.applegate/aircougar_performance/DSC04552.JPG

Suspension work
http://members.cox.net/brian.applegate/aircougar_performance/DSC04553.JPG

3L swap and soon NPG Turbo Kit
http://members.cox.net/brian.applegate/aircougar_performance/DSC04554.JPG

3L swap
http://members.cox.net/brian.applegate/aircougar_performance/DSC04556.JPG

Headers
http://members.cox.net/brian.applegate/aircougar_performance/DSC04559.JPG

[dalaster88]

If you could come closer to NC, I would love to have you do the 3L MTX swap for my ride. Darn distance.

[ctmystique]

If you could come closer to NC, I would love to have you do the 3L MTX swap for my ride. Darn distance.

Where abouts in NC are you?

[99cougarsupreme]

From NJ:
Engine swap: 99 2.5L -> 02 2.5L
and ATX->MTX

Thanks Greg...
Do you have a decal?? If not, you should make one!!

Will

[tour96se]

with any luck i'll be on that list someday

[brapple]

Do you have a decal?? If not, you should make one!!



I would sport one under the hood of my car also :biggrin:

[zorrex]

I would sport one under the hood of my car also :biggrin:

Meh, I like the decal in my sig. Bob made it :)

[JScullin]

I think the only thing we've done was the ATX to MTX swap. Which opened a whole can of headaches for him.

[brapple]

Meh, I like the decal in my sig. Bob made it :)

minus the problems with copyright infringement ...

[cannondalemtb]

minus the problems with copyright infringement ...

Right... well I had just shown it to a few people and didn't intend for it to be used. Maybe we could just use the fonts I used minus the Jordan logo. It would be clean and simple and I would def rock that.

[brapple]

Right... well I had just shown it to a few people and didn't intend for it to be used. Maybe we could just use the fonts I used minus the Jordan logo. It would be clean and simple and I would def rock that.


I think that would work very well ...

[Newcat016]

Yeah, thanx to greg i actually have a reason to show my car and oddly enough the first show i go too after the front lip(andrew), aussies(Josh), Engine and Tranny(Greg), Newport Trip that made me need a mtx and 3L(Brian)and smart ass remarks(Ian) i got a piston on a plaque that they called my ***** award. So technically the first award i ever got is going to be representing the Newcougar community since most of the car wouldn't be possible without them...Get me an aircougar decal and i don't care about copyright infringment, Michael Jordan can sue me...

[aircougar1]

I actually had a much simpler Decal idea that didn't have a logo... and it was just a one line decal, but I can't swing the money to order a bunch of them right now... :banghead:


Anyway, thanks again for the credit, but I wouldn't be anything without all of you guys supporting me, helping me, and pushing me to try new installs...

Like I said on CEG, you guys really are the best! and Really great friends, too!

I am hoping to have a meet sometime soon, but I need the Cougar running first. Once it is running and passes inspection, the Vortech SC, injectors, MAF, fuel pump, Intercooler and piping, y-pipe and Borla dual exhaust will all go on...

See you guys around! :)

[AndrewM6097]

I'd be down to pitch in some money towards decals. I'd really like to sport one, we gotta give credit to the man behind us all ;)

[brapple]

I'd be down to pitch in some money towards decals.


I would also .... and we should go to parkedcar on CEG as he does great work for a good price to boot ....

[zorrex]

I would also .... and we should go to parkedcar on CEG as he does great work for a good price to boot ....

I will definitely toss in some money for parkecar-made Aircougar Performance decals! :biggrin:

[AndrewM6097]

Brian, get this going and let me know how much and where to send! These will be nice to have at shows to get Gregs name and our group out there. I also wouldnt mind a Mass/Conn Neco decal either ;)

[frenchblueC2]

Brian, get this going and let me know how much and where to send! These will be nice to have at shows to get Gregs name and our group out there. I also wouldnt mind a Mass/Conn Neco decal either ;)

You can have mine if I can find it again.

Aircougar decals ala parkedcar would be awesome! The one in Ian's sig is perfect, especially because of Greg's love for basketball.
Maybe if you change the Jordan image a bit, it won't be a copyright infringement.
parkedcar is a wiz at whipping up drawings. It can't hurt to run some ideas by him and get a price quote.

[zorrex]

You can have mine if I can find it again.

Aircougar decals ala parkedcar would be awesome! The one in Ian's sig is perfect, especially because of Greg's love for basketball.
Maybe if you change the Jordan image a bit, it won't be a copyright infringement.
parkedcar is a wiz at whipping up drawings. It can't hurt to run some ideas by him and get a price quote.

I'll get Bob to change the design a bit so it isn't clearly Michael Jordan...haha. He DID change it up a little bit from his original design. It used to be where Jordan wasn't connected to the text, but to avoid infringement, he took Jordan's arm and overlayed it onto the A...

[aircougar1]

If we could get this with "aircougar" in black, and the "peformance" in Silver or gumetal color, without a Background color, I think it would be much better, especially for a window decal... Or just all one color, to save on Price.

And make it all ONE line as well with the same FONT as "aircougar"... like the one in Bob's and Ian's sig

I am particular to Silver and Gunmetal myself :)

[cannondalemtb]

If we could get this with "aircougar" in black, and the "peformance" in Silver or gumetal color, without a Background color, I think it would be much better, especially for a window decal... Or just all one color, to save on Price.

And make it all ONE line as well with the same FONT as "aircougar"... like the one in Bob's and Ian's sig

I am particular to Silver and Gunmetal myself :)

I can do that for you tonight. I would do it now, but Wednesdays are very busy for me, especially this one :banghead:

[cannondalemtb]

I threw this together real quick. I think this is what you were askin for... let me know.

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a128/cannondalemtb/aircougar1.jpg

[ctmystique]

That's a real classy design. Simple and to the point, now all it needs is a .com at the end of it. :biggrin:

[brapple]

I threw this together real quick. I think this is what you were askin for... let me know.

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a128/cannondalemtb/aircougar1.jpg


pretty cool ... but I think having it on two lines would make it alittle better. its closer to a 3x6 or 4x6 shape ...

[cannondalemtb]

You guys are so bossy :biggrin: different grays, but it's just a rough copy!

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a128/cannondalemtb/aircougar3.jpg

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a128/cannondalemtb/aircougar4.jpg

[zorrex]

I like the two-line offset one the best, but I also really like the one-line one as well. I just don't like the center-aligned two-line one.

[aircougar1]

I threw this together real quick. I think this is what you were askin for... let me know.

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a128/cannondalemtb/aircougar1.jpg

VERY NICE Bob!!! :bowdown: Exactly what I was thinking! Its perfect! :biggrin:

[cannondalemtb]

Alright... I think the single line will be best for vinyl. It will look nice on a rear or side window. The only problem is that black will be hard to see on tinted windows. So I am thinking this should b done in silver or graphite. Once we decide on something, I will talk to Parkedcar about getting these made.

[gring0]

if its 1 line you could put it on the front window side strip thing.. i think that would look pretty cool

[aircougar1]

Alright... I think the single line will be best for vinyl. It will look nice on a rear or side window. The only problem is that black will be hard to see on tinted windows. So I am thinking this should b done in silver or graphite. Once we decide on something, I will talk to Parkedcar about getting these made.

Yes, silver/ graphite will be nice, then you could stick it anywhere on the car, and on nearly any color Cougar/Contique with it still being able to be seen...

I personally won't put any decals on the outside of the car except for the windshield in the lower corners and along the bottom, just my preference.

[CougarKat]

Add me to the list! Thanks Greg for such a speedy install

Got everything done in about 2 hours.

- control arm
- both ebrake cables
- rear struts

[zorrex]

Once this all goes down and we get our Aircougar Performance decals, we should all go to shows together :). That'd be pretty freaking sweet :cool:

[AndrewM6097]

Once this all goes down and we get our Aircougar Performance decals, we should all go to shows together :). That'd be pretty freaking sweet :cool:

unless of course you're too busy installing a turbo. But yeah i'd like to roll up with a few more people to shows, we got no love at the umass show :(

[brapple]

unless of course you're too busy installing a turbo. But yeah i'd like to roll up with a few more people to shows, we got no love at the umass show :(


hey now .... don't forget that the weather wasn't perfect either :rofl:

actually I installed my NPG front brake kit last night and this morning. I test fit the up-pipe for the turbo. I also ended up helping Greg with a suspension install today too.

http://members.cox.net/brian.applegate/turbo/05-04-08_1231.jpg

[zorrex]

unless of course you're too busy installing a turbo. But yeah i'd like to roll up with a few more people to shows, we got no love at the umass show :(

Not true! Apparently both of your cars were of peak interest due to the intense work put into them. Jared's car received votes for 3rd in Best Ford category and he nearly got it!

[CougarXR02]

Question for swapmaster Greg, and the rest of you SVT guys.

Did the SVT Contour ever come automatic? I didn't think so, and I've never seen one.

And if they are all MTX, how much to swap to an ATX these days for a former Contour guy who wants one, but do to a permanant disability after a psych patient stabbed him can no longer drive standard. That is if we already had the car, and had to buy the trans, etc. or a donor car altogether.

[Badazzcougar]

I want an Aircougar sticker. Maybe my car will go faster with it:biggrin:

[Newcat016]

Question for swapmaster Greg, and the rest of you SVT guys.

Did the SVT Contour ever come automatic? I didn't think so, and I've never seen one.

And if they are all MTX, how much to swap to an ATX these days for a former Contour guy who wants one, but do to a permanant disability after a psych patient stabbed him can no longer drive standard. That is if we already had the car, and had to buy the trans, etc. or a donor car altogether.


Yes it can be done, i forget his name but one owner had a 3L ATX in wethersfield, ct. The thing to consider is getting the svt(either car or engine) and an ATX(Greg has a few:rofl:maybe) then programming the ATX computer to run with the 3L or 2.5 svt engine. Since its an ATX you have to be careful of breaking something=no good. Idk about durability, etc. And if you need to buy an svt then get the car, it may be cheaper. if you want just the engine then its a 3L and a little bit of custom work. Depends on what he has now but i'm sure it can be done. BTW no, they didn't make an atx svt tour'. It like the reverse of swapping in an MTX so you'd need a new axle(drivers side), ATX Ecu and then program that with an xcal to work with the new modifications, an ATX, an ATX subframe, a TRANNY COOLER,since if its an mtx=no atx cooler and even if it has one , an atx cooler is a def. added benefit.

[brapple]

Yes it can be done, i forget his name but one owner had a 3L ATX in wethersfield, ct. The thing to consider is getting the svt(either car or engine) and an ATX(Greg has a few:rofl:maybe) then programming the ATX computer to run with the 3L or 2.5 svt engine. Since its an ATX you have to be careful of breaking something=no good. Idk about durability, etc. And if you need to buy an svt then get the car, it may be cheaper. if you want just the engine then its a 3L and a little bit of custom work. Depends on what he has now but i'm sure it can be done. BTW no, they didn't make an atx svt tour'. It like the reverse of swapping in an MTX so you'd need a new axle(drivers side), ATX Ecu and then program that with an xcal to work with the new modifications, an ATX, an ATX subframe, a TRANNY COOLER,since if its an mtx=no atx cooler and even if it has one , an atx cooler is a def. added benefit.

cooler is built into the radiator ... and te stock radiator doesn't have previsions for that ...

but all in all don't do that to an SVT ... its just not right. just get any old contour or cougar and go that way ...

[cannondalemtb]

I want an Aircougar sticker. Maybe my car will go faster with it:biggrin:

Decals are in the works. Ask me again in a couple days...

[CougarXR02]

but all in all don't do that to an SVT ... its just not right. just get any old contour or cougar and go that way ...


That's just kind of rude. It's like saying that a nice building shouldn't be handicap accessible because the ramp would make it look bad.

Anyways, tranny cooler is pretty cheap insurance, and I would imagine a donor car would also have a good radiator with tranny line hookups. Running the cooler in series with this gives added cooling and keeps from over cooling in the winter.

[rouar]

You can certainly do it, but it ruins the authenticity of the limited-edition vehicle. Not to mention the guys on CEG would castrate you -- heck some of them didn't like when I swapped my SVT's interior color.

Personally, an automatic SE would be much more financially sensible. You can buy a V6 SE cheap and put money into modding the car extensively. To buy a similar condition SVT, you'd be spending a few thousand right off the bat and then another few thousand on top of it to convert to ATX.

Skunk (on CEG) has a beautiful 2000 SE (ATX SVT clone). I've been in the car - it's freaking quick with the right tuning. I'm sure he would be glad to give more details to you about his car.

Good luck..

[brapple]

That's just kind of rude. It's like saying that a nice building shouldn't be handicap accessible because the ramp would make it look bad.




that is not what I intended ...


but rouar hit it sqaure on the head. I know one other that sold his SVT and got a plain old SE atx and then made it into an SVT. It would be cheaper to get a Se over the SVT and then mod it ... more so with 3L's being so cheap ...

[aircougar1]

Yes, I agree here.

For all the work to swap an actual SVT from MTX --> ATX, it just isn't worth the $$$ and effort, when you can find side skirts, bumpers, and UIM, LIM, TB for much less, and then get an Xcal to make the ATX run a little better with its mods....

[s3fight4freedom]

il trade you my auto

[cannondalemtb]

My car has been touched by the Aircougar angel.

It runs perfectly now! I love it!

Thanks Greg!


btw... Greg and I are both sportin Aircougar Performance decals now. One of us just needs to get a picture of it.

[AndrewM6097]

well what the hell, wheres mine?!

[brapple]

well what the hell, wheres mine?!


I want one also !

[brapple]

My car has been touched by the Aircougar angel.

It runs perfectly now! I love it!

Thanks Greg!


btw... Greg and I are both sportin Aircougar Performance decals now. One of us just needs to get a picture of it.

Great to hear that it is running better. I'm glad that I heard it run and was able to tell you what the problem was. And sorry that I wasn't able to come help out. The fuel pump took me alittle longer to install then I thought it would and then I got called into work. Appearently I was the only one that knows how to access the data and it had to be reviewed today ... oh well at least I got extra hours out of it this week ...

[aircougar1]

well what the hell, wheres mine?!

I want one also !

If you guys want one, you'll have to pick a color and then contact parkedcar over on CEG... I have a sheet of color samples that Bob gave me, so you can either come and pick one of those, or just ask for silver...

Just PM parkedcar, and ask him for he "aircougar preformance" decal...:)

[cannondalemtb]

If you guys want one, you'll have to pick a color and then contact parkedcar over on CEG... I have a sheet of color samples that Bob gave me, so you can either come and pick one of those, or just ask for silver...

Just PM parkedcar, and ask him for he "aircougar preformance" decal...:)

What he said :biggrin:

I had the decal made in about 14"x1". So you can PM Parkedcar and tell him you want the Aircougar Performance decal in whatever color you want. You will get the same size unless otherwise specified. I will get a picture of mine tomorrow.

[frenchblueC2]

parkedcar also has a NECO account, but I'm not sure how often he checks in over here.

If you don't want to create a CEG account to get in touch with him, you can email him via his business address: vfxcustom@gmail.com

[cannondalemtb]

Here are the pics!
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a128/cannondalemtb/0517081659a.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a128/cannondalemtb/0517081659.jpg

That is approximately 14"x1"

You can PM and/or email Parkedcar to get your own. I highly recommend it!

[CougarKat]

That looks great!

[aircougar1]

thanks for posting the pics bob!

and thanks again for getting the one for me made, too!

there is a slight possibility that Aircougar Performance might become a reality sometime down the road, but its in its early developmental stages at the moment, but things could happen ;) and seeing the decal for the first time when bob brought it to me, really got me thinking!

Dominoes need to fall in the right places, but we'll see.... we'll see!

[gring0]

thanks for posting the pics bob!

and thanks again for getting the one for me made, too!

there is a slight possibility that Aircougar Performance might become a reality sometime down the road, but its in its early developmental stages at the moment, but things could happen ;) and seeing the decal for the first time when bob brought it to me, really got me thinking!

Dominoes need to fall in the right places, but we'll see.... we'll see!

u know its in the 10 year plan lol.. kids will be old enough to work and then when its comes time you could always pass it onto them..

[aircougar1]

u know its in the 10 year plan lol.. kids will be old enough to work and then when its comes time you could always pass it onto them..

Actually, my wife has to cut back hours at her job now, because of some health issues, so maybe within 1 -2 years, this might be starting up officially...

I think once my Cougar is back up and running, I won't have many personal projects to do anymore, and will want to focus more on swaps, fabricating, etc...